[Dave Campbell]

Power use outside of the pits is usually venue specific. At the CINTAS Center where the Queen City event happens next week, for example, teams are not allowed to use the outlets in the seating areas. There will be "charging stations" for teams on the mezzanine outside the arena, we see mostly phones, tablets, and laptops there. Also, there is an assigned scouting area with outlets for equal access for all teams in the upper levels of the arena.

Check your local listings for each event venue policy. Be sure to ask the planning committee, event managers or pit admin, don't just assume that you'll have access to power outlets. We are still visitors at the venues.